Attentive Friend, Enthusiastic Disciple, Suffering Servant, Light of the Gospel Blessed Chiara “Luce” Badano After 11 years of prayer for a child, Chiara’s birth was a special gift to Ruggero and Maria Teresa Badano. When welcoming their only daughter into the world on October 29, 1971, her parents understood that she was God’s child first, [...]
Location: Chicago, IL Job Title: Project Management Office Lead Organization: BMO Harris Bank Education: University of Notre Dame Degree: Accounting and Theology Samantha Povlock, GIVEN '16 "I will never be able to fully explain the gift that GIVEN has been to my own life, family, and happiness – the gift of becoming more fully myself and [...]
Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Title: Senior Manager, Digital Marketing Organization: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education: Boston University, College of Communication Degree: Bachelor of Science, Communications, Advertising Christine Warner, GIVEN '16 "My biggest takeaway from the GIVEN Forum was that the feminine genius is manifested in limitless ways, as unique as every woman. I spent a lot [...]
Location: New York, NY Job Title: Founder Organization: Behold Visio Divina Education: Catholic Distance University Degree: Theology Katie Woltornist, GIVEN '16 "My key takeaway from the GIVEN Forum was to give God an unconditional yes - you have no idea where that yes will take you! God performs some of the most beautiful miracles if we [...]
Location: West Chester, PA Job Title: President and Founder Organization: FIERCE Athlete Inc. Education: UConn, Divine Mercy University Degree: Bachelors in Finance and Political Science, Masters in Psychology Samantha Kelley, GIVEN '16 "Women have a place of leadership in the Church, and the Lord has given each of us a unique gift and call in order to [...]
Location: Twin Cities, MN Job Title: Health Educator and Communications Specialist Organization: Minnesota Department of Health Education: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Degrees: B.A. in Strategic Communications and Public Health, M.A. in Health Communication Bridget Busacker, GIVEN '16 "The spiritual aspect of GIVEN was impactful for me because it reminded me that in order to [...]
Location: Mission, TX Job Title: Administrative Assistant Organization: Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley Education: Our Lady of the Lake University / The Catholic University of America Degree: Bachelor of Social Work / Master of Social Work Michelle Nunez, GIVEN '16 "GIVEN allowed me to better understand how much women are needed in our world. I [...]
Location: N. Haledon, NJJob Title: Campus Minister and High School Theology TeacherOrganizations: Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (aka Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco) & Mary Help of Christians AcademyEducation: Loyola University ChicagoDegree: Bachelors in Education Sr. Pamela Rose Suresca, GIVEN '16 "The GIVEN Forum allowed me to see that I am chosen. God wants me for [...]
Location: Hebron, KY Job Title: Founder, CEO Organization: The Catholic Woman Co. Education: Franciscan University of Steubenville Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Theology Corynne Staresinic, GIVEN '16 "I left feeling not only incredibly empowered and ready to take on my entrepreneurial action plan, but ready to enter into the vocation of marriage, as well! GIVEN was hands [...]
Talented Pianist, Fiery Temper, Indwelling Presence, Lover of the Trinity St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Elizabeth Catez enjoyed the parties and friendships that made up her active social life and had a love of beautiful clothes and the latest hairstyles. She was an accomplished pianist, studying at the Conservatory of Dijon, and was well-known for [...]
